Taoist do not focus on life after death like Christians. Instead they work out practical ways to live as long as they can be immortal. Here are a few of their beliefs: The Tao literally means 'the way' or 'path.' It is the way of the universe, the way one should organize their life. You get there by practicing Wu Wei, which literally means inaction. We must avoid all aggression by doing things that are natural and spontaneous. We should live passively, avoiding all stress and violence.